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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
The Goat Life 'lacked naturality', performances weren't 'authentic': National Awards jury on Prithviraj film's snub
No National Awards for The Goat Life However, many on social media have wondered why Prithviraj Sukumaran and his film Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life failed to garner a single award. Now, National Awards jury member Pradeep Nair has revealed in an interview with Onmanorama that the Blessy directorial was indeed in contention for the awards but missed out during the final discussions. During the interaction, Pradeep Nair said that the decision came down to Jury Chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker's opinions on the film. He said, 'Jury Chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker had seen the movie at a previous film festival in Goa and had serious concerns about the film's adaptation and execution. Gowariker and others also felt the adaptation lacked naturality and the performances didn't feel authentic.' K R Gokul was in contention to win? Pradeep also said that the film was in contention in categories of Best Male Playback Singer and Best Lyrics (for Rafeeq Ahammed's Periyone Rahmane), but did not proceed further because there was no proper English translation of the lyrics, which were submitted by the producers. Rohit won the award for Best Playback singer (male) for Premisthunna in Baby, while Kasarla Shyam's work in Ooru Palleturu for the film Balagam won the award for Best Lyrics. Meanwhile, Pradeep also added, 'K R Gokul's character was widely appreciated by the jury for its freshness and impact. Still, he was not awarded as categories also considered the overall quality of the film.' KR Gokul played the role of Hakim in the film. About The Goat Life Directed by Blessy, Aadujeevitham: The Goat Life is a biographical survival drama based on the life of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer in Saudi Arabia. It received critical acclaim and went on to do well at the box office after its release in 2024. The film earned ₹158 crore, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.
Indian Express
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- Indian Express
2 Kiran Desai novels to read while we wait for Booker-nominated ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny'
Indian author Kiran Desai's upcoming novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, has made it to the 2025 Booker longlist. This is the second time that Desai's book has made it to the list; her previous 2006 novel, The Inheritance of Loss had won the Booker Prize. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, is set to release on September 25. The novel chronicles the story of two youngsters caught between continents, generations, and expectations. Their love story unfolds across India and the United States, tracing the invisible ties of family, tradition, and desire in a rapidly changing world. Her mother, Anita Desai, has also made it to the shortlist three times. As we await this long-anticipated new work from one of India's most acclaimed novelists, here are two of her earlier books: Kiran Desai's debut novel is a delightfully offbeat tale set in a sleepy Indian town. Sampath Chawla, a dreamy underachiever born during a drought, seeks solitude by climbing a guava tree. To his surprise, he is mistaken for a holy man, drawing worshippers, spies, and mischief-makers to his perch. Before he knows it, this transforms into a surreal spectacle involving a gang of thieving, drunken monkeys and a town descending into chaos. Desai blends magic realism with satire, capturing the absurdity of bureaucracy, the yearning for transcendence, and the strangeness of small-town life. Beneath its humour, the novel gently probes questions of identity, escape, and the line between wisdom and folly. Kiran Desai's second novel, written over seven years, won the 2006 Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award among others. Set in 1986 against the backdrop of the Gorkhaland movement in northeastern India, the novel explores the dislocations of colonial legacy and globalisation. The story centers on two characters living vastly different but intertwined lives. Biju, the son of a cook, is an undocumented immigrant in the United States, drifting from one low-paying kitchen job to another. Sai, the anglicised granddaughter of a bitter retired judge, lives in Kalimpong with her grandfather Jemubhai Patel, the cook, and her dog, Mutt. Her parents, one Gujarati, the other a Zoroastrian orphan, are long gone, leaving her suspended between inherited privilege and rootlessness. The novel contrasts Biju's lonely struggle for dignity abroad with Sai's insulated existence and growing awareness of social fracture at home. Through its intimate portraits, The Inheritance of Loss lays bare the contradictions of postcolonial India where reverence for Western ideals coexists with resentment, and where no character, whether anglicised or traditional, is truly at ease in the world they inhabit.
Hans India
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- Hans India
‘OG' first single ‘Firestorm' takes social media by storm
Powerstar Pawan Kalyan's fans were in for an unexpected treat as the first single from the highly anticipated film OG, titled 'Firestorm', released earlier than scheduled. Originally set for a 6 PM launch, the song was officially dropped ahead of time following a leak on Snapchat. 'Firestorm' delivers a high-voltage mix of English, Telugu, and Japanese lyrics, penned by an eclectic team including Raja Kumari, Vishwa, Srinivasa Mouli, and Adviteeya Vojjala. The electrifying vocals by Simbu, Thaman, Nazeeruddin, Bharathraj, Deepak Blue, and Raja Kumari add a pulsating energy that has already taken social media by storm. Director Sujeeth once again impresses with his stylish execution, crafting a visually rich lyrical video that blends cutting-edge graphics with striking glimpses of the film. Pawan Kalyan dominates the screen, oozing charisma and trademark swagger, igniting excitement among fans. Produced by DVV Danayya, OG is being made on a grand scale, with top-tier production values evident in every frame. The buzz is now whether 'Firestorm' will match or even outdo the popularity of chartbusters like 'Hukum' from Jailer or 'Fear Song' from Devara. With this surprise drop, the makers have successfully turned a leak into a celebration. Pawan Kalyan's fans now have more reason than ever to rally behind OG, which continues to promise a mass entertainer of epic proportions.
